By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Cornerstone Eagles started the season out strong with 35-0 shutout of the East Central Patriots. The Eagles outscored their opponent…
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Rainsville Mayor Investigates Leak
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- After footage of a recent traffic stop was released by Southern Torch, Rainsville Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt ordered an investigation of the Rainsville…
OPED: Respect for Old Glory
Submitted by Anthony Cooper This is an opinion piece. I have tried to just work and enjoy my life and consider myself fortunate to have been given the opportunity to live…
Suspect Sought After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. …
Open House for Fort Payne Public Works
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After a fire, the Fort Payne Public Works building has risen from the ashes with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. On…
Election Heats Up in Fort Payne
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Municipal elections are heating up in the City of Fort Payne as election day draws closer. Incumbent City Council President Brian…
DeKalb Gives Back
On Tuesday, the DeKalb County Commission, along with the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, donated 16,000 masks for the Fort Payne City and DeKalb County school systems. The masks will be…
Shepherd's Cove to Hold Virtual Summer Soiree
By Southern Torch Staff Albertville – After months of COVID and quarantine, Shepherd’s Cove Hospice offers a chance to party virtually for a cause at the annual Summer Soirée event. Typically…